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Feb 13, 2008 9:28 PM CST

No Kidding: George Nixes Deal

Mavs forward would have been part of seven-player deal sending Jason Kidd to Dallas

(Newser) - The New Jersey Nets were on the verge of trading Jason Kidd to the Dallas Mavericks, but Mavs forward Devean George has exercised his right to block the trade, reports ESPN. The NBA's latest blockbuster deal would have sent Devin Harris, Jerry Stackhouse, DeSagana Diop, Maurice Ager, and George to...

Sixers Send Mavs to Second Straight Loss

Feb 11, 2008 11:06 PM CST

Sixers Send Mavs to Second Straight Loss

Dallas looking tired, Philadelphia now winners of four straight

(Newser) - Andre Miller scored 21 points as the Philadelphia 76ers handed the Dallas Mavericks their second straight loss to a team at least seven games under .500. On Sunday Dallas was stunned by New Jersey. Dirk Nowitzki did not play well, putting up a meager 15 points, on 4-of-15 shooting, as...

Elbowed to Head, Carter Responds

Feb 10, 2008 10:56 PM CST

Elbowed to Head, Carter Responds

Unselfish Raptors, hot-starting Pistons leash Wolves, Cats

(Newser) - Things looked bad for the Nets when Vince Carter took an elbow to the face early in the second quarter, then shakily left the court; however, Carter returned to score 25 points (29 total) and key a 21-0 run that put away the Mavericks for good, 101-82. Dallas star Dirk...

Knicks Choke on 18-pt. Lead, Lose to Spurs

Feb 9, 2008 6:27 AM CST

Knicks Choke on 18-pt. Lead, Lose to Spurs

Shorthanded Cleveland handles the Hawks; Mavs whip Memphis

(Newser) - The Knicks managed to top themselves last night, this time blowing an 18-point third-quarter lead against San Antonio, eventually bowing in overtime, 99-93. After Michael Finley tied it on a three-pointer with 0.4 seconds remaining in regulation, the Spurs never looked back. Tim Duncan had 21 points, 14 rebounds...

Dirk Makes History in Mavs' Defeat of Bucks

Feb 7, 2008 4:21 AM CST

Dirk Makes History in Mavs' Defeat of Bucks

Depleted Bulls can't overcome Blazers, Sonics beat Kings

(Newser) - Dirk Nowitzki collected his first career triple-double—with 29 points, 10 rebounds and 12 assists—in Dallas' 107-96 victory over Milwaukee. The win hardly comes as a surprise, considering the Bucks played only eight men and the Mavericks saw Jason Terry, Brandon Bass, and JJ Barea make key plays, reports...

Mavs Win Battle of Howards

Feb 4, 2008 11:10 PM CST

Mavs Win Battle of Howards

Dallas prevails over Orlando as Dwight, Josh match stats

(Newser) - Both Josh Howard and Dwight Howard (no relation) had 28 points, 7 rebounds, and 3 assists, but Dallas's bench outscored Orlando's 46-16 to deliver a 107-98 win. Thus ended a two-game skid for Dallas, which rebounded nicely from a 90-67 demolition in Detroit. Magic forward Hedo Turkoglu had a triple-double...

Payback for the Pistons

Feb 3, 2008 10:14 PM CST

Payback for the Pistons

Detroit avenges blowout loss to Dallas, 90-67

(Newser) - Detroit avenged a brutal loss at Dallas with a 90-67 blowout at home of the hurting Mavericks, who were missing two key guards. Pistons center Rasheed Wallace applied brutal pressure on Dallas's Dirk Nowitzki, who ended up with a decidedly un-Dirk-like 3-for-18 day from the field. Josh Howard also shot...

Mavs Have Guns Blazing in Win Over Memphis

Jan 28, 2008 11:04 PM CST

Mavs Have Guns Blazing in Win Over Memphis

Howard, Nowitzki, Dampier dominate up front on both ends

(Newser) - Dallas used 70% shooting to outscore Memphis by 14 in the first quarter and then coasted, winning 103-84. Josh Howard made his first eight shots as part of the early barrage and totaled 26 points, reports AP. Dirk Nowitzki had 20 for the Mavs who have won 12 of 14...

Fourth Quarter is Dirk Time Against Denver

Jan 27, 2008 10:21 PM CST

Fourth Quarter is Dirk Time Against Denver

Hawks, Nets choke hard against Trail Blazers, Timberwolves

(Newser) - Dallas's Josh Howard was hot early (12 points in the first quarter), but it was reigning league MVP Dirk Nowitzki who put Denver away late, 90-85. The sharp-shooting Bavarian scored 14 of the Mavericks' final 16 points, including four clutch free throws in the final minute; his 32 points led...

Nowitzki, Mavs Overpower Kobe, Lakers

Jan 26, 2008 8:17 AM CST

Nowitzki, Mavs Overpower Kobe, Lakers

Bryant's 40 can't revive LA from poor effort in third quarter

(Newser) - A superior third quarter allowed Dallas to survive a barrage of points by the Lakers' Kobe Bryant late in the game last night, to win 112-105. Bryant, the second-leading scorer in the NBA, dropped in 40 for the second time since teammate Andrew Bynum was injured. Josh Howard and Dirk...

Pistons Put Brakes on Skid in Philly 86-78

Jan 23, 2008 10:16 PM CST

Pistons Put Brakes on Skid in Philly 86-78

Cavaliers shame Wizards, Mavericks stay perfect against Bobcats

(Newser) - It wasn't pretty, but Detroit halted a three-game losing streak with a gritty win against youthful Philadelphia. Each team managed only four points in the first eight minutes of the fourth quarter, with Sixers swingman Andre Iguodala bricking two easy looks. Detroit's vaunted starting backcourt had 40 points in the...

Wiz Conjure Rare Season Sweep of Mavs

Jan 21, 2008 10:41 PM CST

Wiz Conjure Rare Season Sweep of Mavs

Jazz gang up on Clippers, Rockets edge SuperSonics

(Newser) - For the first time in eleven years, Washington swept their series with Dallas with a 102-84 win—the Mavericks' worst loss of the season. It was just one more in a litany of impressive wins for the Gilbert Arenas-free Wizards, who have also beaten the NBA-leading Celtics twice in their...

Passionless Pistons Fall to Bulls, Gordon

Jan 20, 2008 4:12 AM CST

Passionless Pistons Fall to Bulls, Gordon

Rockets shock Spurs with T-Mac back, Mavs hand Sonics 10th loss

(Newser) - The Bulls helped the Pistons drop their fifth game of the last nine, as lackluster Detroit starters and a hot Chicago bench combined for a 97-81 result. Ben Gordon had 33 points and Andres Nocioni 21 for the Bulls, as no one but Chauncey Billups (27 points) really produced for...

Kings Win Seesaw Mavs Game

Jan 15, 2008 2:45 AM CST

Kings Win Seesaw Mavs Game

Dallas' sharp shooting can't compensate for soft D

(Newser) - Coming off a seven-game win streak may have made the Mavericks overconfident, and certainly their 57% field goal shooting—65% from behind the arc—might have made it seem last night's game was in the bag. But the Kings took advantage of 19 turnovers and rocked a shaky Dallas defense...

Mavs Too Much for Struggling Sonics

Jan 12, 2008 6:24 AM CST

Mavs Too Much for Struggling Sonics

as Seattle's on-court woes, and losing ways continue

(Newser) - The Seattle faithful let their team hear it, as the Sonics suffered an embarrassing 90-70 loss to the Mavericks last night. The loss marks Seattle's sixth straight, and fourth straight blow-out, reports the Seattle Post-Intelligencer. Dirk Nowitzki had a game-high 20 points for Dallas, and went 10-for-10 from the free-throw...

Mavs Top Pistons, Win 5th Straight

Jan 10, 2008 12:20 AM CST

Mavs Top Pistons, Win 5th Straight

Nash-less Suns best Pacers in OT; Kobe and friends destroy Hornets

(Newser) - The Detroit Pistons dropped consecutive games for only the second time this season as they lost 102-86 to the Dallas Mavericks. Coming off a tough home loss to the Celtics, Detroit hoped to bounce back against Dallas but were barely competitive. They led for only 14 seconds the entire game....

LeBron Owns Fourth Quarter in Cavs Victory

Jan 6, 2008 8:19 PM CST

LeBron Owns Fourth Quarter in Cavs Victory

Elsewhere, Spurs edge out Clippers while Mavs put down Timberwolves

(Newser) - Toronto held a 13-point lead entering the final quarter then helplessly watched LeBron James take over in what turned out to be a 93-90 Cavs win last night. James scored 35 points while the balanced Raptors had four players with at least 16. Describing his 24-point late-game explosion, James said...

Nowitzki, Mavericks Beat Heat at Home

Jan 5, 2008 5:37 AM CST

Nowitzki, Mavericks Beat Heat at Home

LeBron's passing leads Cavs while the Pacers whip Atlanta at Conseco

(Newser) - No Shaq, No Dwyane Wade: big problem last night for the spiraling Miami Heat, who lost again, this time in a tight one at Dallas, 94-89. The outcome was in doubt until a steal by the Mavs' Devin Harris clinched it. Dirk Nowitzki had 24 points,10 rebounds and a...

Mavs Get Revenge on Nellie, Warriors

Jan 3, 2008 3:14 AM CST

Mavs Get Revenge on Nellie, Warriors

Also, cellar dwellars Miami and MInnesota lose yet again

(Newser) - Golden State returned to the site of its historic upset from the 2007 playoffs, but the results were different this time as Dallas pounded them 121-99. Normally reserved Dirk Nowitzki netted 28 points and showed great emotion during the Mavericks' 19-4 fourth-quarter run. Warriors playoff star Baron Davis struggled...

Pacers Can't Keep Up With Pistons, Again

Dec 29, 2007 11:20 PM CST

Pacers Can't Keep Up With Pistons, Again

Magic trump Bobcats, Mavericks put halt to streaking Hawks

(Newser) - The Pistons added a second straight win against the Pacers to their list of eight consecutive victories today, with a 98-92 game dominated by Richard Hamilton. Rip's 24 points augmented Chauncey Billups's 17, and Tayshaun Prince nailed all of his free throws to secure the win, reports the Detroit News....